You witnessed our annual 2x8 architecture competition and exhibit organized by the AIA|LA opening day. Now begins the lecture series!!! B-Rolls is a mini-exhibit celebrating the design process through the sketches, stumbles, and leaps of genius and inspiration that result in a final design; the rough cut magic steps linking the initial flicker of an […]
Your Design Day - An All Ages Architecture Playshop Come play "Architect" this Sunday at the Helms Bakery. With no wrong moves, and no right answers, it doesn't matter what your age or skill level is; we have fun exercises, prompts, and supplies to unleash your inner designer. Come relax and be creative! Two Sessions […]
The Changing Relationship Between the State and the Practice of Architecture w/ Chet Widom, FAIA A discussion of the cultural and process changes that have occurred within the Division of the State Architect (DSA) and in the relationship between the design/construction industry and state government: How DSA has become a partner in the design of […]
AIA|LA Political Outreach Committee presents... Impediments in the Approval Process for Timely Delivery of Housing Projects PHOTO CREDIT: Panic Studio LA "Anchor Place in Long Beach, CA" designed by The Architects Collective On May 21st, please join us for panel discussion about how the approval process could be improved for delivery of housing projects in a […]
Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity Best Practices: Panel Discussion In 2018 AIA|LA released the Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity Best Practices Guide which provided a roadmap with actionable steps to support design practitioners in their daily work. Come here from your peers about ongoing EDI Initiatives and what they are doing to improve diversity and equity in the profession. […]
Practicing Architect and former professor William Hogan will demystify what architects actually do, with playful analogies, case studies, and beautiful imagery. He will illustrate how, much like doctors and lawyers, Architects reduce pain (slay dragons), and that it's not just about design, function, or aesthetics. Like a white knight slaying dragons, Architects defend their clients […]
Desert Healing: New Vibra Rehabilitation Hospital in Rancho Mirage The financial and clinical success of any health care organization depends on its ability to deliver cost-effective post-acute-care services. Enter the Vibra Rehabilitation Hospital of Rancho Mirage: a 50-bed rehabilitation hospital and the only freestanding acute rehabilitation facility in the Coachella Valley. Its unique hexagonal shape […]
Beyond the Red List: Healthy Materials and the Construction Industry’s Impact on our Communities 1 LU | HSW 1 GBCI 1 General LFA CE credit Can our most sustainable buildings be considered healthy if they only focus on the health of building end users? Based on their experiences with the Living Building Challenge, the team from […]
"Design For Dignity” Action Plan Workshop Please join us on Tuesday, August 20 (6pm) to discuss specific follow-up action items as an outcome of our 4th annual Design For Dignity conference. AIA Los Angeles cares deeply about our regional housing crisis and we have committed ourselves to sustained action to ensure that we solve chronic […]
Maximizing Capacity/Minimizing Disruption: Cedars-Sinai Advanced Health Sciences Pavilion Outpatient Expansion 2 LU | HSWs Clinical innovation, patient preferences, and reimbursement trends are tilting the balance in favor of outpatient settings for hospital services. Recognizing this trend, Cedars-Sinai has invested in two major tenant improvement projects within their recently completed Advanced Health Sciences Pavilion (AHSP). The […]
